obedient behavior
[əˈbiːdiənt bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun phrasepl: obedient behaviors
comportamento obediente
1. conduct that shows compliance with rules, orders, or authority; the act of following instructions or commands willingly
The teacher praised the students' obedient behavior in class.
A professora elogiou o comportamento obediente dos alunos em sala de aula.
2. actions demonstrating submission to authority without resistance or complaint
The dog's obedient behavior made it easy to train.
O comportamento obediente do cachorro facilitou o treinamento.
3. in psychology, behavioral patterns that indicate compliance and respect for established norms or guidelines
Researchers studied obedient behavior in social hierarchy contexts.
Os pesquisadores estudaram o comportamento obediente em contextos de hierarquia social.
In Brazilian culture, 'comportamento obediente' is often emphasized in family and educational settings, reflecting traditional values of respect for authority. In American contexts, obedient behavior may be framed differently depending on developmental stage and cultural background. The concept gained significant attention in psychology through Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments in the 1960s, which studied this behavior across different cultures.
NYC Slang
playing it straight / following the rules / being a good soldier
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